Personal Statement

Personal Statement:

My practice is dedicated to helping clients seek understanding of their personal strengths and challenges. I offer a range of tools useful in finding balance and fulfillment in life, as well as in reducing stress, navigating life transitions, improving communication, and building healthier relationships.
I work with clients of all ages and economic backgrounds, and I have extensive experience supporting survivors of trauma to heal from painful histories and manage current crisis situations. My work with trauma survivors allows me to connect with a wide range of clients and their experiences.
I believe that developing a trusting relationship with my clients is the single most important part of what I do. It is a privilege as a therapist to deeply listen, actively guide and collaborate with my clients in creating a more complete and satisfying experience in their lives.
I completed my training in Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR) with Dr. Laurel Parnell and Emotionally Focused Therapy with Dr. Sue Johnson at Alliant University in San Francisco.

About My Practice

Office Hours

Services

I offer psychotherapy and consultation services to individuals, couples and families. I also run a women's group on anxiety and stress reduction. See my website for details.
My areas of specialty include: Relationships and Communication, Life Transitions, Parenting, Identity and Self-Esteem, PTSD and Trauma Recovery, Depression, Anxiety and Phobias, Grief and Loss. I am trained in EMDR and Emotionally Focused Therapy.
Therapy is collaborative process, and I work closely with my clients to identify clear goals for our work together. Throughout the experience, you can expect to increase awareness of unhealthy patterns, clarify and discuss your concerns, and discover inner resources to promote change. This process will help you to experience and enjoy more of your life in the present moment.

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